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3 people are interested
Communications Manager
ORGANIZATION: Dageno Girls Center
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3 people are interested
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Communications Manager will work closely with the Executive Director and US Board of Advisors in developing and implementing Dageno’s communication strategy to increase the presence of the organization in Tanzania and abroad. The Communications Manager will be responsible for sharing Dageno’s story through print, facebook, website and other platforms.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS JOB INCLUDE
Design and Implement Dageno’s Communication Strategy:
- Work with team to hone donor communications and messaging
- Identify and write feature stories on Dageno’s students, teachers, and program successes
- Manage and grow social media presence and engagement
- Regularly write and publish content to Dageno’s Facebook page, website, and other outlets
- Act as point person for printing and production of materials
- Create a digital library of Dageno photos and video
Manage the Center’s Fundraising Publications:
- Track and document Dageno’s successes and milestones
- Assist in managing donor database: data entry, donor file updates, mailings, acknowledgement letters, and preparing reports as required
WE WANT YOU TO APPLY IF...
- You have experience of successfully working alongside a team of diverse individuals
- You have a passion for education equality
- You're a self-starter and committed to the greater good
- You enjoy navigating unforeseen challenges
- You're an incredibly creative thinker
- You're generous with your time and enjoy flexibility
- You're an exceptional team player with a great work ethic
- You have an unshakable thirst to be at the heart of social change
- You wish to put your talents, passion and skills to work for Dageno
YOUR SKILLS
- Bachelor's degree required, graduate degree a plus
- Possess excellent English written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrate unwavering attention to detail and employ high levels of organization
- Able to juggle several demanding tasks at one time
- Command of Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, Facebook, website management, and Twitter
YOUR EXPERIENCE...
- Approximately 3-5 years experience in communications
- Familiarity with international development, particularly education
- Be willing to commit to at least 3 months volunteering with Dageno in Karatu, Tanzania.
THE DETAILS
This is a volunteer position, with a minimum commitment of 3 months. If you have additional questions or are interested in applying for this position, please send a cover letter and resume/CV by email to info@dagenogirlscenter.org
More opportunities with Dageno Girls Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Dageno Girls Center
Location:
P.O. Box 371, Karatu, Karatu District 00000, TZ
Mission Statement
Dageno Girls Center is a "design thinking and doing," experiential, entrepreneurial education center for Tanzanian girls at high risk of early marriage, teenage motherhood, HIV infection, and exploitative pathways in life. Dageno advances opportunities for Tanzanian girls to become confident, forward-thinking, problem-solving, educated leaders guided by an ethical compass.
Description
Located in Karatu, Tanzania, Dageno serves over 140 young women through hands-on interdisciplinary Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) education, leadership and life skills, and experiential entrepreneurship focused program. All students learn and live collaboratively in a safe residential campus.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
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P.O. Box 371Karatu, Karatu District Tanzania
DATE POSTED
September 21, 2017
SKILLS
- Resource Development / Management
- Photography
- Business Development & Sales Management
- Fundraising
- Web Design
- Administrative Support
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- At least 3 months